At a glance
Several organizations offer information and resources about sleep and sleep health. Some of these organizations and their resources are described below.
Resources
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is a professional society for medical professionals and researchers who work to improve sleep health.
Resources include publicly available sleep education tools for patients, sleep medicine toolkits, clinical practice guidelines, and consensus statements for medical professionals. For members only, resources include trainings and webinars, continuing education certifications, and professional development opportunities.
The National Center on Sleep Disorders Research (NCSDR) is a federal center in the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health that supports research and education related to sleep disorders and the promotion of sleep health.
Patient resources include guides to healthy sleep, information about sleep deficiency, and videos on sleep disorders. For health care provides, resources include sleep publications and funding opportunities for sleep and sleep disorder research.
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health and well-being through sleep education and advocacy.
Resources include easy-to-follow tips for healthier sleep, blog articles related to sleep health, and educational campaigns for the general public. For health care providers, resources include guidelines and recommendations for sleep health, research publications on various aspects of sleep health, and research tools.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is a federal agency in the U.S. Department of Transportation dedicated to preventing injuries from road traffic crashes through education, research, safety standards, and enforcement.
Resources include information about drowsy driving, helpful tips to avoid falling asleep while driving, and data on car crashes and deaths from drowsy driving.
Sleep Education is a webpage from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
Resources include easy-to-understand information about sleep, sleep disorders, and treatment options for parents, educators, patients, and students.
The Sleep Research Society (SRS) is a scientific organization of sleep researchers who study and teach others about the science of sleep.
Resources include publicly available podcasts on the latest sleep research and publications on various sleep and health topics. For members only, resources include educational webinars and courses, annual training seminars, and professional development opportunities.